Gingersnaps

¾ cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, unbeaten
¼ cup molasses
2 cups sifted flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves


Combine shortening, sugar, and egg in mixing bowl. Beat until fluffy. Add molasses and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add; mix well. Chill dough thoroughly; shape into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.